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Feat (noun) means an impressive or difficult achievement. Example: “Running the marathon in such heat was no small feat.”
noun
1
An impressive or difficult achievement.
"Running the marathon in such heat was no small feat."
"Climbing the mountain without oxygen was a remarkable feat."
"Building the bridge in six months was quite a feat of engineering."
How to use feat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething impressive that someone has managed to do.
Common mistake
Don't confuse with "feet" (plural of foot) — they sound identical but mean completely different things.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a remarkable feat
feat of strength
no mean feat
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Word forms
- Plural
- feats
- Third person singular
- feats
- Past tense
- feated
- Comparative
- feater
- Superlative
- featest
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Etymology
From Old French fait, from Latin factum ("a thing done") — a doublet of "fact".
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Rhymes for feat
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What does “feat” mean?
The word “feat” means an impressive or difficult achievement. In plain terms, something impressive that someone has managed to do.
How do you pronounce “feat”?
“Feat” is pronounced feet (/fiːt/ in IPA).
How do you use “feat” in a sentence?
Here is “feat” used in a sentence: “Climbing the mountain without oxygen was a remarkable feat.”
What part of speech is “feat”?
“Feat” is a noun.
Where does the word “feat” come from?
The word “feat” comes from Latin. From Old French fait, from Latin factum ("a thing done") — a doublet of "fact".
Is “feat” a common word?
“Feat” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a feat and an achievement?
Every feat is an achievement, but 'feat' specifically stresses skill, courage, or difficulty, marking something impressive or remarkable. 'Achievement' is a broader term for anything successfully accomplished, whether or not it is spectacular.
What is the difference between feat and feet?
'Feat' and 'feet' are homophones that sound identical but differ in meaning. 'Feat' is a noun meaning an impressive or difficult accomplishment, while 'feet' is the plural of 'foot'.
What is the difference between a feat and a stunt?
A feat is an impressive achievement admired for its skill or difficulty, while a stunt is an action performed mainly to attract attention or show off. A stunt can also be a feat, but the word emphasizes display rather than lasting accomplishment.
What adjectives commonly describe a feat?
Common collocations include 'impressive feat', 'remarkable feat', 'daring feat', 'amazing feat', and 'engineering feat', as in 'a remarkable feat of engineering'. These pairings highlight the difficulty or skill involved.
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